Comparison Console
Nitecore P12GTS vs Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie
EDC Flashlights comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative. Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the lowest output option for max lumens, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the highest output option for max lumens, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Olight PL-Pro Valkyrie stands out as the shortest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 99% gap from the closest alternative.
Nitecore P12GTS stands out as the longest runtime option for max runtime, with about a 16567% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$100Cheapest
US$130Most expensive
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
92 g (3.25 oz)Lightest
Length
146 mm (5.75 in)Longest
83 mm (3.27 in)Shortest
Output
Max lumens
1800 lmHighest output
1500 lmLowest output
Max candela
12760 cdLowest candela
19600 cdHighest candela
Beam distance
226 m (741 ft)Lowest
280 m (919 ft)Highest
Max runtime
15000 minLongest runtime
90 minShortest runtime
Power & durability
Battery type
1 x 18650 rechargeable Li-ion (high drain recommended) or 2 x CR123A batteries
900mAh 3.6V lithium polymer battery
Charging type
Micro-USB charging via tailcap port
Magnetic USB charge base
Rechargeable
Yes
Yes
IP rating
IPX8 (2 meters submersible)
IPX6
Impact resistance
1 m (3 ft)
Unknown
Material
Aero grade aluminum alloy
AL6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
Use case profile
Best for
Tactical UseSearch And RescueLaw EnforcementHuntingOutdoor And Long Range Searching
Use On RiflesTactical UsePolice And Military Applications
Common praise
High Maximum Output Of 1800 LumensLong Maximum Runtime Up To 250 Hours On Lowest ModeDurable Aero Grade Aluminum Alloy Construction With Ipx8 Waterproof RatingDual Mechanical Tail And Metal Side Switches Allowing Versatile ControlIntegrated Micro USB Charging Port With Waterproof CoverStable Regulated Output With Advanced Temperature RegulationPower Indicator Shows Remaining Battery Voltage
High Brightness With 1500 Lumens OutputConvenient Magnetic USB Charging Without Battery RemovalVersatile Mounting With Gl And 1913 Rail AdaptersSilent Ambidextrous On/off Switch For Ease Of ActivationDurable Al6061 T6 Aluminum Body And Ipx6 Waterproof Rating
Common complaints
Charging Port Cover Not Very Tight, May Come Off EasilyTailcap Threads Unanodized Preventing Mechanical LockoutPocket Clip Only For Bezel Down Carry And Protrudes Noticeably
Limited Runtime At Maximum Brightness (1.5 Minutes At 1500 Lumens)
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